LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Happy September! As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, we have some exciting events lined up for you:
This September, we invite you join us for AMCHAM Mexico: NA Week. Organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, the North American Week (NAW is a weeklong program of events for businesses looking to build Mexico-USA connections. Check out more information here!
Kansas City businesses are invited to join the World Trade Center Association at the 2024 China International Import Expo (CIIE), taking place from November 5-10. CIIE is the premier trade show for imported goods in China, offering opportunities for global business growth. Interested participants should contact Mariah Oke-Thomas at mokethomas@www.kcchamber.com by Friday, September 13. More Information here.
Starting September 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the contributions, influence, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino cultures in the United States. Kansas City is enriched by a vibrant Hispanic and Latino community, and we are proud to spotlight the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, which tirelessly advocates for the Hispanic market and business community. For more information on how you can get involved and support their mission, visit here.
Thank you for your continued engagement with WTC-KC. We look forward to bringing you more updates next month. For any trade-related inquiries, please contact us.
EVENTS
AMCHAM Mexico: NA Week
American Chamber Mexico
September 9-12, 2024
Register Here
KC Metro Area CEO Roundtable
Vetbiz
September 10, 2024
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Midwest DoD Virtual Suppliers Conference
Missouri Enterprise
September 10, 2024
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Doing Business Globally
Missouri DOD & WTC-KC
September 12, 2024
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23rd Annual U.S. China Trade Conference
United States of America – China Chamber of Commerce
September 12-13, 2024
More Information
International Trade Council’s 79th Annual Meeting
International Trade Council
September 25, 2024
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Mid-America Trade Summit
MU International Trade Center
October 2, 2024
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USMCA Insights: Key Updates & Future Impacts
WTC-KC, CPKC, Canadian Consulate, and Mexican Consulate
October 3, 2024
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International Subcontracting Exhibition
World Trade Center Algiers
October 2-5, 2024
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Benefits of the Foreign Trade Zone
WTC-KC and Greater Kansas City Foreign Trade Zone
October 7, 2024
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Talking Trade: Coffee and Networking at PortKC
World Trade Center-Kansas City and PortKC
October 17, 2024
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Global Honors Evening
International Relations Council
October 17, 2024
Purchase Ticket
AI Horizons: Transforming International Trade
WTC-KC and International Trade Council
October 22, 2024
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Heartland CISO Summit
KC Tech Council
October 24-25, 2024
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China International Supply Chain Expo
WTC Shenyang
November 26-30, 2024
Contact to Register
DISPATCHES FROM DC
U.S. Contemplates Severe Semiconductor Export Restrictions
Amidst the ongoing debate over the trade of semiconductor technology with China, the U.S. is contemplating the strictest restrictions available if companies continue providing the country access to advanced semiconductor chips. Under the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR), any product made using American technology, whether produced domestically or internationally, can be prohibited from being sold.
As Tokyo and The Hague take center stage in this debate, the U.S. is increasingly likely to enforce this rule if these countries do not strengthen their own measures against China. Established electronics and semiconductor giants like Tokyo Electron and ASML Holding NV could find themselves directly impacted by these restrictions (Reuters)
The trade and sale of semiconductor chips have been a contentious issue for some time. As early as 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) highlighted the use of semiconductor chips in “producing advanced military systems, including weapons of mass destruction,” and their potential to “facilitate human rights abuses.” (Bureau of Industry and Security) Last April, the Biden Administration advocated for stricter controls on advanced chip exports, emphasizing the need to “protect our foundational technologies with a small yard and high fence” (The White House).
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
The Trade Guys
AGOA Forum, APEP Ministerial and E-Commerce JSI
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Export Nation
The Seven Deadly Sins of Exporting
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